Biography

2016

Friese Greene House, which included Mel's installed glass 'Succession of Light' is awarded Development of the Year from the Chartered Institute of Housing.

2016

Invited to judge at The Stevens Competition, run by The Worshipful Company of Glaziers. A competition that Mel won in 1991 whilst a student.

2016

Appointed advisory member of the Heritage and Crafts committee at The Radcliffe Trust.

2016

Awarded The Building Crafts Award by The Sussex Heritage Trust.

2015

Speaking at the Rising Stars Symposium at the University of Creative Arts Farnham UK. Organised by the New Ashgate Gallery.

2014

Sussex Heritage Award as part of a scheme at St Mary Magdalene Whatlington. UK

2014

Speaking at the Guild of Enamellers national conference. UK

2014

Speaking at the American Glass Guild national conference, Philadelphia, USA

2013

Awarded the first ‘QEST Award for Excellence’ by the Royal Warrant Holders Association. In recognition of her work that has taken traditional craft and given it relevance for today using contemporary techniques. The medal was made by Thomas Fattorinii.

2012

Ambassador to The Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust. Clarence House

2012

Speaker at the V&A debate 'Crossovers and boundaries' organised by QEST